OCTA Will Hold Public Meetings in July for Coastal Rail Resiliency Study

Courtesy of OCTA

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. - Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) will hold meetings with the public throughout July to gather input for its Coastal Rail Resiliency Study.

OCTA says it will still continue its emergency efforts to protect the track in vulnerable areas. During this, it is also looking toward the future and more long-term solutions. The Coastal Rail Resiliency Study (CRRS) “evaluates strategies to keep trains running along seven miles of vulnerable coastline between Dana Point and the San Diego County Line.” The study, according to OCTA, is separate from the emergency work that is being addressed.

The CRRS seeks to identify options that will reinforce and protect the track for at least the next 30 years. Feedback gathered from the public this July will help OCTA “shape draft alternatives.” A final feasibility report is expected in 2026.

On July 15 and July 29, meetings will be held with the public to gather input for the CRRS.

Tuesday, July 15: An in-person meeting will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at San Clemente City Hall.

Tuesday, July 29: A virtual meeting (held via Zoom) will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The link to register can be found here. The webinar ID is 876 4063 9878.